Servicing The Spark Arrester; Greasing And Lubrication - Toro 74241 Operator's Manual

4. Pull the fuel line off low pressure fuel filter (Fig. 31).
Open fuel shut-off valve and allow gasoline to drain
into a gas can or drain pan.
Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter
because the fuel tank is empty.
5. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter. Install hose
clamp close to the fuel filter to secure the fuel line
(Fig. 31).
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Figure 31
1. Fuel shut-off valve
2. Low pressure fuel filter

Servicing the Spark Arrester

Inspect the spark arrester every 50 hours for damage, such
as holes in the screen, and for build-up on the screen. If it
is damaged, replace it with a new spark arrester. If it is
dirty, remove it and clean the screen with a wire brush
and/or soak it in solvent.

Greasing and Lubrication

Lubricate the machine when shown on the CHECK
SERVICE REFERENCE AID decal (Fig. 32). Grease
more frequently when operating conditions are extremely
dusty or sandy.
Grease Type: General-purpose grease.
How to Grease
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the
ignition key to "OFF" to stop the engine. Move levers
to neutral locked position and apply parking brake.
Remove the key.
2. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to
scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s).
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3. Hose clamp
4. Fuel line
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3. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease into
the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the
bearings.
4. Wipe up any excess grease.
Grease Front Castor Pivots
Lubricate the front castor pivots once a year.
1. Remove hex plug and dust cap. Thread a grease zerk
into hole.
2. Pump grease into zerk until it oozes out around top
bearing.
3. Remove grease zerk in hole. Reinstall hex plug and
dust cap.
Where to Add Grease
Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the CHECK
SERVICE REFERENCE AID decal (Fig. 32).
Figure 32
Where to Add Light Oil or Spray
Lubrication
Lubricate the machine in the following areas with spray
type lubricant or light oil. Perform every 160 hours.
Seat switch actuator.
Brake handle pivot.
Brake rod bushings.
Motion control bronze bushings.